Forum: New Brighton

I loved going to New Brighton when I was a kid. So much to see and do on the Prom. My Brother and I used to sail our boats on the boating lake there. My Dad- a seaman- made us a yacht-toy ones!- each. Mine had red sails and was called The Ruby. We also went to the Baths for a paddle. Does anyone remember having t...

My nan, Agnes Hodkinson, born in West Derby in 1931 used to go dancing at the tower! She told me a story about how she was meant to meet a man there on the night that she ended up marrying my grandad! She had very fond memories of dancing there! It sounded such fun - it's a shame that it's not still there! The ol...